red bean and rice

Ingredients For red bean and rice

• 1 lb

  dry red beans
• 1/2 lb

  ham, cubed small
• 1 lg

  onion, chopped
• 1 c

  chopped green onion, white & green parts
• 1/4 c

  chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 c

  chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp

  basil
• 2

  bay leaves
• 1/4 c

  butter
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1 tsp

  cayenne pepper